Ride for the Wild: A Living Conservation Safari on Horseback Across Africa’s Wild Frontiers

This is not a holiday. It’s a living, breathing conservation mission - and you are part of it.

WildeHorse invites you into the heart of a 50,000-acre African wilderness in Zimbabwe, where a family-owned landscape is being rewilded into a thriving Big 5 reserve. This is conservation in motion - a raw, authentic safari experience where every ride, wildlife encounter, and activity contributes to protecting and restoring this incredible ecosystem.

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There is no fixed itinerary. Stay for a week or stay for months, with each day shaped by wildlife movements, weather, and the rhythm of the bush. Ride through ancient valleys and open plains, watching giraffe, buffalo, elephant, hippo, and plains game move freely through the landscape.

At the heart of WildeHorse is a remarkable herd of 40+ horses, offering a rare opportunity to experience Africa’s wilderness from the saddle - quietly, naturally, and with purpose.

Horse Experiences

• Guided horseback safaris through diverse wilderness landscapes

• Ride alongside free-ranging wildlife including giraffe, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and plains game

• Swim with horses in natural waterways

• Experience sunset rides and wilderness storms from the saddle

• Assist with horse care, groundwork, lunging, and training

• Learn horse behaviour, communication, and natural horsemanship from experienced guides

Conservation & Wildlife Experiences

• Support anti-poaching efforts and habitat restoration initiatives

• Participate in wildlife monitoring and camera trap surveys

• Assist with species data collection and ecological observations

• Join guided wildlife tracking, predator call-ups, and game drives

• Learn how conservation decisions are made through real-time field observations

Non-Riding Experiences

• Explore the reserve on foot through guided bush walks

• Kayak or fish on the reserve dam

• Learn sustainable farming practices

• Assist with moving cattle across open land

• Enjoy guided stargazing beneath some of Africa’s darkest skies

• Experience the daily rhythms of life in a remote wilderness reserve

Community & Conservation Impact

Beyond wildlife, WildeHorse highlights the connection between conservation and local communities. Visit nearby schools and clinics, meet local families, and discover how responsible tourism supports education, healthcare, and sustainable opportunities.

Accommodation is authentic and comfortable, with traditional thatched rooms allowing you to stay connected to nature while falling asleep to the sounds of the African bush.

This is more than a safari. You are not simply witnessing conservation—you are becoming part of it.

Family-friendly and open to all ages, with activities adapted to suit different ages and experience levels. Available as a year-round horse programme with stays from Monday to Monday (minimum 7-night stay), or as a private group experience staying in secluded camps surrounded by nature. Enquire for more information.

Optional Excursions – Extend Your Zimbabwe Adventure

Extend your WildeHorse experience and explore more of Zimbabwe’s incredible landscapes and wildlife with an optional post-programme adventure.

Victoria Falls
Continue your journey to one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. This extension includes shared accommodation in Victoria Falls, transfers from the WildeHorse programme to Bulawayo Airport, a flight to Victoria Falls, and airport transfers on arrival. Enjoy the freedom to explore the Falls and surrounding attractions at your own pace, with the option to upgrade to luxury accommodation.

Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park
Combine the magic of Victoria Falls with a safari experience in Botswana’s renowned Chobe National Park. This flexible extension includes accommodation for your chosen length of stay, transfers from the WildeHorse programme to Bulawayo Airport, and a Chobe day trip featuring a river cruise, game drive, and lunch. Luxury accommodation upgrades are also available.

Victoria Falls & Hwange National Park

Experience two of Zimbabwe’s greatest wildlife destinations with an extension combining Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls. Travel from the WildeHorse programme to Hwange for a full-day game drive before continuing onwards to Victoria Falls. This option includes accommodation for your chosen length of stay, transfers between locations, and the opportunity to upgrade to luxury accommodation.

🐾 Open To

• Anyone with a passion for conservation

• Non riding expereince needed - the experienced grooms can teach a new rider, or you can enjoy the other incredible activites

• Maximum weight of 85kg for riders to align with horse welfare

🔍 Available Trips

• Year round

• Open to private groups

• Open to families - no minimum age

• Longer stays welcome and encouraged! Enquire for pricing.

📩 Booking Information

If “Book Now” is available:

• Click the Book Now button to secure your place on the mission. Select the departure date and the applicable package.

• A deposit is required to confirm your spot - spaces are limited and cannot be held without payment

• The remaining balance is split into three instalments, with final payment due 90 days prior to departure

• If booking within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking

• Once your deposit (or full payment) is received, you’ll be sent a detailed information pack covering everything you need to know - including program details, travel guidance, what to expect, and a packing list

If “Book Now” is not available:

• This mission may have specific requirements, offers multiple departure dates, or has alternative mission lengths available

• Click Ask A Question and complete your details to register your interest

• A Wilde Tracks team member will contact you via email

• If you don’t hear from us within 3 business days, please email info@wildetracks.com

• No payment is required to register your interest

• Our team will help guide you through the best options available for you

Some of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. In the unlikely event the minimum isn’t met, we’ll let you know no later than 60 days before departure. If you haven’t heard from us by then, your trip is good to go. To keep things flexible, we recommend booking your flight after this point or choosing a flexible ticket.

📧 Questions & Private Groups

• Email info@wildetracks.com with any questions

• Private group bookings available on request

We can’t wait for you to be part of this mission. If you have any questions at all, just reach out — we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Step off the journey and straight into the wilderness. Arrive in Zimbabwe and transfer into the heart of a 50,000-acre working conservation reserve. Settle into your thatched accommodation, meet your guides and the herd, and feel the scale of the landscape begin to open around you. As the sun sets over the African bush, your first night marks the beginning of life fully immersed in the wild.

No schedules. No limits. Just a living landscape and your place within it.

Each day is entirely yours to design - guided by curiosity, weather, wildlife movement, and your own energy.

Ride out across vast, untamed terrain on horseback, exploring ever-changing routes through valleys, river systems, and open plains where wildlife moves freely.

Join the herd for training, groundwork, and horse care, or experience the unforgettable thrill of swimming with horses in natural water.

Follow tracks on foot with expert guides, reading the bush as it reveals itself. Join wildlife monitoring and camera trap surveys that feed directly into conservation research. Witness predator activity during call-ups and experience raw, unfiltered wildlife moments in real time.

Step into the living conservation landscape - assist with habitat restoration, anti-poaching awareness, species counts, and land management activities that directly shape the future of the reserve. Move cattle on horseback, explore sustainable farming systems, and see how people and wildlife coexist on working land.

Beyond the field, the wilderness expands further. Watch storms roll in from the saddle. Spend nights under some of the clearest skies in the world during stargazing sessions. Hike to ancient rock art sites, kayak or fish on the dam, and discover viewpoints where the entire landscape stretches endlessly below you.

Connect with the surrounding communities through school and clinic visits, where conservation funding directly supports education, healthcare, and opportunity. Every interaction adds meaning to the land you’re riding through.

No two days are ever the same. The reserve sets the stage - but you choose the story.

As your unforgettable Zimbabwe adventure comes to an end, it’s time to say goodbye. After a final farewell with your team, you’ll transfer back to Bulawayo Airport for your departure. Safe travels, and carry the memories of this incredible journey with you!